Awesome: Watch Sammy Miller Run 4.73 In His Rocket Funny Car And Blow All The Windows Out Of The Santa Pod Tower!
It was good to be Sammy Miller in the early 1980s. The guy was everywhere, setting speed records on ice, running rocket cars in the US and Europe, and he was still building up to his biggest moment...
NutJob: The new Need for Speed Trailer Sucks – Where are all the good action car movies?
A few days ago, another full length trailer for the new Need for Speed movie was released. I remember playing the video games when I was younger and loving the arcade-like action and high speed...
Awesome: Formula Cross Conversion Kits Introduced — This Thing Used To Be An ATV!
Ever wanted to own a world rally car but didn’t have the cash? Got an old ATV you are tired of looking at? Got $10,000 you can loan us? Why? Because we want a Formula Cross Kart! We learned...
Gear Bangin’ Video: Watch A Dude Run 10s In A 6.0L LS Powered, T56 Shifted, Third Gen Camaro
When we see the phrase 7,800 RPM Launch in the title of a video, you know that we’re going to run it! This is in-car footage of a stout third generation Camaro that is equipped with a 6.0L LS...
Bond Gallery: The Cool Story And Amazing Collection Of The Ian Fleming Foundation’s Collection Of James Bond Vehicles
(Photos by Bob Chiluk) – So a while back, BangShift contributor Bob Chiluk called and told us that he had been tipped off to a truckload of James Bond movie cars that were to be arriving in the...
Watch A Road Race Turn Into a Rolling Demo Derby – Half The Field Destroyed In Two Big Wrecks
During my time as an announcer for SCCA road races in New England, I went from knowing zero about the sport of having a decent understanding of it by the time I decided to concentrate my efforts on...
Wild Video: Ride On A 6.99 (Quarter Mile) Motorcycle That Pulls The Wheels In The Lights! (video)
I have gained a huge appreciation for fast motorcycles over the last year. Having seen so many two wheeled rockets at the ECTA meets in Wilmington, Ohio I learned a lot and came to really like seeing...
Epic Find: Home Movies From A Day At Lions Drag Strip In 1958 – Awesome Cars, Fun, 1950s Drag Racing Perfection
If there is one place that has long captured the hearts and imaginations of drag racing fans from around the globe, it is Lions Drag Strip. Operated from 1955-1972 the place is viewed by many as the...
eBay Find: A 1957 Chevy Wagon That Was A Former Junior Stocker, Gas Class Racer, and Modified Production Competitor
There’s not much cooler scenario then when an old race car comes into the light of day after decades of being hidden and looks barn fresh. This 1957 Chevy has great drag racing history in the...
2013 Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational – Speed Stop Challenge Action Photos!
(Photos provided by Optima Batteries) – While it may not seem like it on its face, the speed stop challenge at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational is one of the most intense and...
Holley Is Shooting For 110k Facebook Likes In 2013 — You Could Win BIG By Helping Them Get There!
A funny thing happens when Holley runs cool contests on their Facebook page. BangShifters win stuff. Seriously, there are several readers rolling around with fresh carbs on their cars, some new gear...
Peroxide N’ Nitro A La Carte: Memories And Stories of Eric Teboul and Bob Feeler, France’s Rocket Propelled Drag Racing Brothers!
(Photos by Benoit Pigeon) – France isn’t normally thought of as a breeding ground for drag racers but the fact is that two of the quickest and fastest men ever to traverse a drag strip...
Finally! Here’s the Scoop On Who Bought Dragway 42 And What’s In Store For The Historic Facility
A while back we told you that Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio had been sold and that we knew who bought it but at the behest of the buyer we were going to hold off on announcing any deal until it was...
LIVE NOW! NASA ROCKET LAUNCH — WATCH A LOAD OF SATELLITES HEAD FOR SPACE!
NASA is launching a load of satellites tonight and you can watch the launch right here! Press play below to see the big rocket carry 29 satellites (which will probably be spying on our every move) to...
